Name: Olas Verdes Hotel
Address: 200 meters South of Harbor Reef Hotel, Guanacaste, 0, CR

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Milana

Fantastic place, amazingly well managed, and wonderful staff. Intimate, all staff were amazing. We felt so well taken care of. Every detail was thought through. The place is a 2 min walk to the ocean through a beautiful forest, straight from the property- we were going in and out in swim suits. The beach is fantastic, for surfers especially. Highly recommend!

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Rob

The stay was nice and the location to the beach was great. The bed was very hard and it was difficult to get any rest. Not as much privacy on the porch area was a negative but the staff was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

ngoc

Wow — my family has never experienced such hospitality! This hotel deserves 10+ stars for not only location, cleanliness, comfort and amenities, but the added touches of getting our room ready for our family and celebration of our anniversary with a bottle of wine, included breakfast, complimentary stainless steel water bottles, and complimentary laundry washed, dried and folded for us was impeccable and sets a new standard for superior service. The concierge was able to answer all our questions via WhatsApp which made it easy to explore the area on the go. To boot, the hotel helped us get breakfast to go on our last day because we were flying early. We would come back to Nosara just to spend time at Olas Verdes hotel. Thanks to all who helped make our experience more than memorable for our family!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Miwa

Our stay exceeded our expectations. The room was clean and comfortable. The made-to-order breakfast was fresh, delicious, and accommodated our dietary needs (dairy/gluten free and vegetarian). The staff were professional, friendly, always willing to help, and made us feel at home. Loved the free laundry service! The onsite Safari Surf School offers excellent surf lessons, and we enjoyed every moment with them. The all-sand Guiones Beach, just a 5-minute walk from the hotel, had ideal waves for us beginner surfers. We also enjoyed a birdwatching tour in the Reserva Biológica Nosara. We would love to return and meet the onsite naturalist, who was away during our stay, to go on a night birdwatching tour next time.

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Joanna

Everything was excellent, lots of repeat guests and I can understand why! Would definitely visit again. The staff are exceptional.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Lisa

Quiet. Great location. Loved the remote feeling

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Michelle

Everything was just perfect!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Jessica

This place was the cherry on top for our Costa Rican adventure. It was a perfect place to end our trip since it was the nicest hotel we stayed at and they had ALL the amenities and the location was ideal. The food at the restaurant was delicious as well. I cannot wait to go back!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Nick

What an incredible stay at Olas Verdes! In the quieter southern neighborhood of Guiones Beach, Nosara the property is as beachfront on the Pacific Coast in Costa Rica as you can get to a world class surf break… and man did we luck out! There was a southern swell pumping overhead high waves all week. CR protects its mangrove so there is a buffer of dry forrest/mangrove to the bern, but it is a beautiful trail, and not far. The facilities are terrific, modern and very clean. The staff is warm, very friendly and accommodating. My family stayed in suite 202 which was great for a spouse and 2 young elementary school kids on spring break. Breakfast was included and delicious every morning at El Manglar. We also ate at Beach Dog, El Ruco, Al Chile, Sendero Kitchen and La Ventanita which were close, fresh and surprisingly clean yet great eats. Would 100% recommend!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Stephanie

This hotel is beautiful! Even better than the photos. Staff was excellent and very helpful, great location. Highly recommend and will go back!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Nicole

Wonderful boutique hotel in the jungle! I’ve never had anyone do my laundry before! Such a treat! We LOVED our stay there and Nosara in general. We will return and would stay here again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Valerie

The best resort I’ve ever stayed at! Nothing but 1st class!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Valerie Michelle

I would rate higher than a five star if I could! Excellent food, excellent service, and excellent rooms! We have had a blast and the people at the front desk were so incredibly helpful!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Martha

The staff here was so accommodating and everything about the hotel was wonderful!! We loved Ines at the front desk!!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

MARY

Great property and staff Dirt roads around the property were difficult to navigate which was probably because we were at the end of the rainy season and it wasn’t under the control of the hotel A golf cart just didn’t work Need an atv or 4 wheel drive car and some Dramamine

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

John

We received a nice room upgrade, staff was friendly and helpful, the in-room coffee was excellent, laundry was convenient, breakfast and juices were tasty. There was some noise from neighborhood construction that was a bit annoying, which is not in the control of the hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Elizabeth

Everything was perfect. The amazing staff is the best part!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Cheryl

We fell in love with this hotel. Best part was the monkeys in the trees above our heads. The staff was amazing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Jessica

The food at the restaurant was delicious. Staff was super friendly and helpful at hotel and restaurant

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Elizabeth

Everything was perfect. I cannot wait to visit again. I hope nothing changes.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Michael

The hotel was gorgeous and the crews were excellent. The food and the drinks were well above expectations.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Verified traveler

Nikole provided such a warm welcome and everyone was so wonderful. Great location, really Comfortable bed and really clean. Very welcome fruit plate and water upon arrival.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Jillian

Perfect peaceful stay

Amazing experience at Olas Verdes! The staff was incredibly helpful with any request, large or small. We loved the path to the beach and proximity to town; close enough to walk everywhere but away from the bustle. Delicious, big breakfast. So, so peaceful. Highly recommend!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

Joseph

Wonderful people, nice breakfasts! The beach view is perfect.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2025

Andrea

Olas Verdes was amazing and exceeded our expectations. From the moment we checked in we were surrounded by the warmth of the Costa Rica people and culture. What time is the final word they went out of the way to make sure the guests had everything needed. Beautiful place

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Anne

What a lovely place! Wonderful staff, great atmosphere, amazing breakfast and food. Short walk path through mangroves to beach. Surf place with lessons or rentals directly onsite. The rooms are much better than they look online with fridge, which was great for keeping a few drinks as prices at the bar were high…

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Sharon

My family and I stayed at Olas Verdes Hotel in Nosara and we enjoyed every minute. The staff were all friendly and helpful. Our suite was very spacious, clean and comfortable. We all loved the short walk to the beach, the wonderful and tasty breakfast we were served every morning and the daily laundry service. Also loved the many howler sightings at and near the property.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2025

Laura

Perfection

The outdoor spaces were stunning. The rooms spacious and comfortable. The staff was so friendly and always helpful. The beach was so close, and the food was excellent. We will be staying there again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Holly

Amazing

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Patrice

This is a gem of a hotel with an amazing restaurant. The staff is the friendliest and so nice to us when we had our bag stolen with our phones. They were all ready to help and we did find the phones but not the bag. We slept like babies, the hotel feels retreated from it all and a trail to the amazing Playa Guiones. Thank you for amazing stay and all your attention and care.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Sabrina

We stayed here for 5 nights in March with our two teenage boys. Upon arrival, they immediately took all of our luggage and met us with bottles of fresh juice and cold towels, then gave a tour of the property. On the second night there was an issue with our room & they were incredibly accommodating and moved us to a new spot right away.There are two pools, and between the two, you can always find a quiet pool as the hotel is not very large. The pool loungers were mostly in the shade which was lovely because it was so hot. The pool was saltwater and a lovely temperature and always very clean. The path to the beach takes about 3 minutes to walk and is through the jungle. A lovely walk, if you ask me. It's nice that the coastline is all greenery and not littered with hotels, because of the building restrictions (not within 200m of high tide I believe). Hotel had free boogie boards which were high quality boards and we used them every day. Surfboards are available to rent on site at Safari Surf, along with lessons. We also used the free bikes to go into town to the market, which made it much quicker. The rooms themselves are nice and well equipped. Came with shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the bathroom and in the kitchen there was a full bag of coffee and some tea and milk in the fridge. Staff were all amazing, so friendly and even remembered our names. The included breakfast had a lot of selection and was delicious. We had almost everything on the menu between the 4 of us.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Ben

Fantastic stay! Family loved it as close as you can get to surf and easy walk or short bike ride to restaurants/shopping. Staff were incredible. Super quiet for sleeping and everything you need right there for rentals (surf, quads, shuttles, etc…). Would stay again without question,

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

Catherine

Incredible staff and service and awesome surf instructors on location at Safari Surf! Can’t recommend it enough.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

fabrizia

We love olas verde

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Matthew

A fabulous small Eco friendly hotel nestled in the trees behind the superb beach. The staff can not do enough to help you and the restaurant serves delicious food!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

Marjorie

Highly recommend staying here! The staff is so nice and you can’t beat the short walk to the funnest waves

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2025

Todd

Beautiful Hotel with Great Beach Access

Our second visit to this hotel. It’s beautiful. Staff are friendly and helpful. Situated as close to the beach as possible in Nosara. You walk right out of the hotel to the path to the beach.
A couple minor things on this trip. They did charge an extra $45 a night because we brought our son (making 3 of us) even though the suite we booked sleeps 4. So that added an extra $250 onto our cost.
The other minor issue is the cost of beer at the restaurant. $8 a bottle for a domestic lager and $14 for a domestic IPA. In town those are like $2.50 and $4 respectively. We went to the local market and bought 6-packs for $12. On the other hand the cocktails are great and cost about what you would expect at an upscale bar.
Otherwise the place is the best combination of location, comfort, and cost in Nosara. We will definitely be back.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2025

Marta

I love this hotel. It is very close to walk to the beach, just crossing nature ( path), the food was excellent, all the staff was extremely kind and helpful. Rooms are very comfortable. Nice pillows. It is surrounded by nature; this is a paradise for surfers, what else can I say? I want to go back!!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2025

Peter

Wonderful staff, great location. Just to clarify….we expected a patio (due to the photos on Expedia) but got a very very narrow balcony (no room for a chair, just standing). But…. retrospect I think we preferred to sit inside with a fan(!) facing the balcony as opposed to sitting outside on the patio.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2024

Ed

Great location, great food and wonderful people.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2024

Brian

Great location by the beach. Facility was clean and well cared for. Staff was also exceptionally friendly and helpful

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Laura

Oles Verdes was an amazing experience! The hospitality is unmatched! The welcome at check in was awesome. We were blown away. The resort is beautiful and very comfortable. Our room was great. Being on the second floor felt very private. We especially appreciated the laundry service that’s included. Wow. The food was delicious and the walking path to the beach was so convenient. The beach was beautiful and perfect for learning to surf. We loved the pool here. It had several places that you could sit in the pool comfortably and was beautifully landscaped. We walked almost everywhere and spent an afternoon riding bikes around the village. The bikes that are included to borrow with the resort were perfect, and we also appreciated that they had boogie boards to use at the beach as well. The surf school at the resort (it’s operated by a separate company, but is in the resort) was really great and the instructors were awesome. Thank you Oles Verdes!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2024

Carrie

From the moment we arrived we fell in love with the people and the hotel in general. The staff is beyond kind and accommodating. The hotel is magical. Very quaint and very welcoming. The place is beautiful! I felt so lucky to stay there. They offer so much to their guests; laundry, refillable water bottles, soaps, coffee, etc.The beach access is impressive. I cannot say enough. If you are thinking of staying on this property do not hesitate! I would stay there again in a heartbeat!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2024

Miranda

Spacious family suites and accessible beach

Our family of three stayed for four nights in the family suite bedroom with double bed and twin bed and separate living room space. Quarters were clean and roomy, AC unit was quiet and effective but only for the bedroom portion. The living room space didn’t have AC but in June wasn’t really necessary and with open windows and a fan it was enough. The noise from the bar and pool were loud from our living room space but the bedroom was very quiet. We had a big red ant problem on arrival, after squashing 50 of them I messaged the hotel for help and they sent someone around to spay and they did more treatments the next day while we were out. The hotel is a three minute walk to the beach through a damp cut jungle path and if you don’t move fast the mosquitoes will find you. The pool was nice and the convenience of surf lessons, board, and boogie board rentals were good. If you’re lucky you’ll get to observe capuchin monkeys play from your window and definitely get to listen to the howler monkeys often. The breakfasts and restaurant were just ok and a bit slow. I’d recommend walking over to Al Chilie for much better food as often as possible. The hotel staff tries extra hard to be congenial and provide the best customer service. This hotel is not within close walking distance to any town setting but the beach is right there and so beautiful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Tiffany

My family of 4 (me, husband & two teen boys ages 15 & 13) had a wonderful & relaxing stay at Olas Verdes. It was everything we wanted. It’s not too big, so it’s not crowded. There were times we questioned if we were the only ones staying there. The food was amazing with homemade breads, etc. & breakfast is included. We left the hotel a few times to eat in-town, but felt the food at Olas Verdes was the best. The staff was very warm, friendly & attentive, but not overbearing. Anything we needed was addressed within 5 minutes. Boogie boards & bikes are included & there are surf lessons on-site for a fee. The beach was a scenic 5-minute walk from the hotel.
We had the “2 bedroom apartment”, which was really 2 one-bedroom apartments with one on top of the other. Each one had a small kitchen & one had a full fridge. The entrances were separate. It worked great for us given we have teenagers, but something to consider if you have smaller children. It felt like an airbnb w the amenities of a hotel. AC is only in the main bedrooms, not in the living rooms. That wasn’t a problem for us. Laundry service was included as well, which was a huge plus. When we return to Nosara in the future, we will absolutely stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

TIMOTHY

I booked and did not realize the distance from Liberia Airport (3hrs) but the drive was beautiful and honestly loved seeing the country. It is a hidden gem. Fantastic service, FOOD and DRINKS. Far better than I expected to be honest. Easy walk to the beach (like 3 minutes under the canopy of the jungle). The beach was fantastic and not crowded at all. I would def recommend. Not a great deal to do around there but a few restaurants and shops within walking distance. We were looking for this exact experience.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2024

Eric

Amazing hotel!!! The staff was amazing, the restaurant is so delicious, and was sad I had to checkout. I could easily stay there for weeks and weeks.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Kelly

Really excellent service and all the staff were genuinely helpful and kind.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2024

Giselle

Amazing staff and hotel! We loved everything about this place. We even got to see howler moneys in the trees in the am.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2024

Todd

Hidden Gem

Family vacation mid-January. Hotel is beautiful and staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel is about as close to the beach as you can get in Nosara. Walk right out of the hotel to the footpath to the beach. The restaurant was excellent. Safari Surf School is right there. Definitely recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2024

Alaine

Stayed here 3 nights and wish we were staying longer. Love the walk through the jungle to a beautiful beach, onsite surf school, food at El Manglar is fantastic, free breakfast is excellent, free bikes into cute Nosara for gelato, free laundry everyday, pool is great. Front desk even ordered us a tuktuk to go to a larger grocery store. All around excellent place!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2024

ANDREW

Great food, friendly staff, 5 min scenic walk to one of the best beaches in the world. Howler monkeys and lizards visit the property - (this is a plus for me). Beds and rooms were comfortable. The roads going in were bumpy but don’t let that discourage you - the property and Nosara as a whole are fantastic. We’ll be back. :)

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2024

Verified traveler

We had a wonderful stay. We highly recommend Olas Verdes! The staff is wonderful, the restaurant is delicious, and the location can't be beat!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2024

Adriane

The responsiveness and friendliness of the staff make this place fabulous. I was only there overnight en route to a retreat but would absolutely go back for a stay. Quick walk to the beach, surf and boogie boards, small pool, small restaurant with amazing food. Perfect for what I needed.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2024

Gregory

The service was all around perfect with all our family needs taken care of to give us time for fun. Car rental return, excursions with third parties, airport transfer, included laundry. Great job giving us a slice of pura vida Olas Verdes

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2024

Anne

Wonderful property. Would definitely go back. Staff was friendly and food was delicious. Rooms were beautiful

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2024

Andrée-Anne

Super Nice hôtel

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2023

Paula

Road to hotel is terrible, don’t be put off. This is what happens in nosara. Hotel staff are friendly and welcoming. Full breakfast made to order each morning is very good. Quick walk from hotel to a beautiful white sand beach. Birds, monkeys lovely pool and grounds. Costa Rica version of heaven

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2023

Jeff

This is the best staff in all of Costa Rica

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2023

Rob

Beach/surf access was excellent. Great beach for beginner and intermediate surfers. Restaurant and bar were good. Staff very friendly. Room was just what we needed. Only drawback is that the bedroom only has AC. If you have a kid on the pullout couch, they may be uncomfortable sleeping without AC. Oh, and breakfast is included, and it's a real full breakfast too. That's a money saver for a family of four. Overall I loved this place and am definitely planning on coming back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2023

Dana

We stayed 6 nights on spring break from the states with our 2 daughters. Hotel was perfect. Great path to the beach, surf lessons on site, food was amazing. All staff friendly and hotel very clean.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2023

Rebecca

Perfect stay at olas verdes. Our 2 room set up was great as there was plenty of space. I loved how the rooms connected through a shared walkway which was recommended by the hotel prior to our arrival. The staff are all so warm and accommodating. We loved the restaurant on the property as well as the surf school and proximity to the beach.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2023

Verified traveler

Great location
Great staff
Nice rooms

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2023

Russell

This is secluded, away from the busier area of the small town. So, we rode bikes into town during the day for lunch, exploring and called a “tuk-tuk” for evenings after dark when traveling to town for dinner. Close to Guiones Beach and totally laid back, which we wanted.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2023

Evan

Wonderful stay! The staff is so kind and accomodating. This place has the perfect location and balance of comfort, access, and adventure. Best food in Nosara as well!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2022

Jane

Friendly helpful staff, good beach access, good food, fun place

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2022

Terry

We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean, the A/C worked very well, the staff was exceptional, and the nearby beach was a bonus treasure. We will return!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2022

William

I want to come back and stay here every year. So delighted we discovered Olas Verdes. The most beautiful place to stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2022

Angelo

Great stay here, the staff is so nice and helpful, they really make the stay here so delightful! Loved the nice big room and jungle setting

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2022

Jeffrey

Incredibly thoughtful management and service. Very clean and well kept. Quite a few surprise amenites

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2021

KARI

We stayed for a week at Olas Verdes in Mid-December. The staff was lovely and helpful. We used the Safari Surf School for board rental and a lesson. Having it right there is super convenient. Our room was carefully cleaned each day, they did our laundry when we needed it and the room itself was perfect for us. Several mornings we saw monkeys outside our windows and exotic birds. They didn’t have yoga classes while I was there, so I walked up to Bohdi Yoga and their classes are fantastic. There are bikes you can use to get around and plenty of restaurants in the area, but it’s a bit of a hike. The hotel helped us find a golf cart to rent and that made getting around pretty easy and fun. The beach is beautiful and just a little hike away. We would definitely come here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2021

Timothy

Nice stay

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2021

Danielle

We had a fantastic stay at Olas Verdes! The staff was excellent and made sure that we were well taken care of, including arranging off site activities with local guides. We loved the upstairs luxury suite with the vaulted ceilings and saw monkeys right outside our room. The property is beautiful and is in a great location. It’s close to the beach, restaurants, and shopping, and has a great on site surf school.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2021

RAMON

I have traveled all throughout Costa Rica, the staff service is beyond anything I have experienced

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2021

Heather

Lovely!

The hotel has thought of so many little details like umbrellas stationed all over for you to grab if it starts to rain, beach towels in the room, and even a gifted reusable water bottle! The sheets and towels are pristine and the bed is super comfortable!

Self